Kinswoman (συγγενις). Not necessarily cousin, but simply relative.

Your cousin Elisabeth, etc. The case of Elisabeth is mentioned to inspire Mary with confidence, and to assure her that what was now promis…

Your cousin Elisabeth.—See Notes on Luke 1:27; Luke 1:32. Taking the word in its usual sense, it would imply that eith…

And shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the ho…

St. John Chrysostom: Since his previous words had reassured the virgin's mind, the angel turns his discourse to a more tangibl…

The angel cites the pregnancy of Elizabeth (v.36) as further evidence of God’s marvelous power and concludes with the grand affirmation of v.37— su…

And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin. By an example from her own relatives, the angel encourages Mary's faith to expect a miracle. If neither…

And behold your cousin Elisabeth
For though Elisabeth was of the daughters of Aaron, or of the tribe of Levi by her …

We have here an account of the mother of our Lord. Although we are not to pray to her, we ought to praise God for her. Christ had to be born miracu…